The article "When science becomes personal" was published in the journal Science, Volume 391, Number 6791, Page 1290, March 2026. This is a personal contribution where the author describes how science becomes personal. The author decided to consciously connect his professional choices with his personal life. He put past moments of struggle, joy and clarity into his scientific work. He decided to connect his personal experiences with scientific life. This approach involves incorporating personal moments into scientific practice.[2]